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Illustrated English poetry by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson.

While in English, many of the poems are written in the traditional Icelandic “ferskeytt” style.​ Börkur only recently ventured into writing poetry in English and, for the time being, the collection is a rather small one. His collection of Icelandic poems is larger.

poetry

Arbiter of knowledge

July 13, 2019
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Arbiter of knowledge

He’s the arbiter of knowledge, the source for what is true. He charges nothing for his wisdom, making it at hand for me and you…

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poetry

Points of Reference

December 12, 2018
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Points of Reference

Poem about the opposites and similarities we find in urban street life and pristine nature.

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poetry

Car owner’s log

February 9, 2018January 30, 2018
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Car owner’s log

Limerick about the love-hate relation between a car owner and public transport.

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Mind as an ocean

January 12, 2018January 6, 2018
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Mind as an ocean

Tale of a troubled mind told in English using a traditional Icelandic poetry form.

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